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Every Little Helps

October 22, 2012 by SimplyBeingMum

Every time I…

Squeeze the last little drop out of the shower gel bottle:

Glue and polish my boots:

Fill my water bottle or insulated coffee cup before leaving the house:

Pack the lunch:

Turn the thermostat down and pop an extra jumper on:

Patch up a pair of jeans:

Walk to school in the rain instead of hopping in the car:

Hand make a birthday card:

Make from scratch pizza instead of having one delivered:

It helps…

I just need to remind myself from time to time. 😉

How about you? What little thing do you think helps?

Filed Under: Conscious Spending, Miscellaneous, Money Tips Tagged: conscious spending, making pizza, not buying it, not wasting money, packing lunch, patching jeans, recipes, reducing spend, repairing boots, saving money, superscrimping

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  1. Live and Learn-Toss and Turn says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    You’ve done a nice job of reminding us of all of the basics of not wasting things in everyday life. In addition, my family needs to work more on turning off things when they’re not using them to save electricity.

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      That’s the one the Hubby reminds me about the most. I’m not particularly forgetful but he’s still more on the ball than I. As my eyesight has deteriorated I find low light difficult, but rather than flicking a switch, I really must get into the habit of putting my glasses on!

      Reply
  2. Live and Learn-Toss and Turn says

    October 22, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    You’ve done a nice job of reminding us of all of the basics of not wasting things in everyday life. In addition, my family needs to work more on turning off things when they’re not using them to save electricity.

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      That’s the one the Hubby reminds me about the most. I’m not particularly forgetful but he’s still more on the ball than I. As my eyesight has deteriorated I find low light difficult, but rather than flicking a switch, I really must get into the habit of putting my glasses on!

      Reply
  3. marie says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Actually that’s a good point, it all adds up at the end of the month. I had a colleague in CT who was very aware of that and moved his car during lunch and back at the end of the break to avoid paying an extra dollar fifty or so. At first I was surprised but then he said: well if I do that 6 days a week, that’s over 20 bucks at the end of the month I can spend on something else. I see it now more than ever. I live in Europe now, and going to Starbucks is insanely expensive. Buying bottled water costs a good 1.5 to 3 euros depending where you go. So by filling my water bottle everyday, at the end of the month I save up over 50 bucks!
    That an making pizza with friends or family is always fun! It’s not only about saving up, it’s also about the little things that make it fun! =o)

    Reply
  4. marie says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Actually that’s a good point, it all adds up at the end of the month. I had a colleague in CT who was very aware of that and moved his car during lunch and back at the end of the break to avoid paying an extra dollar fifty or so. At first I was surprised but then he said: well if I do that 6 days a week, that’s over 20 bucks at the end of the month I can spend on something else. I see it now more than ever. I live in Europe now, and going to Starbucks is insanely expensive. Buying bottled water costs a good 1.5 to 3 euros depending where you go. So by filling my water bottle everyday, at the end of the month I save up over 50 bucks!
    That an making pizza with friends or family is always fun! It’s not only about saving up, it’s also about the little things that make it fun! =o)

    Reply
  5. marie says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Actually that’s a good point, it all adds up at the end of the month. I had a colleague in CT who was very aware of that and moved his car during lunch and back at the end of the break to avoid paying an extra dollar fifty or so in parking fees. At first I was surprised but then he said: well if I do that 6 days a week, that’s over 20 bucks at the end of the month I can spend on something else. I see it now more than ever. I live in Europe now, and going to Starbucks is insanely expensive. Buying bottled water costs a good 1.5 to 3 euros depending on where you go. So by filling my water bottle everyday, at the end of the month I save up over 50 bucks!
    That, and making pizza with friends or family is always fun! It’s not only about saving up, it’s also about the little things that make it fun! =o)

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:58 am

      The little things do add up. I move my car also!

      Reply
  6. marie says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Actually that’s a good point, it all adds up at the end of the month. I had a colleague in CT who was very aware of that and moved his car during lunch and back at the end of the break to avoid paying an extra dollar fifty or so in parking fees. At first I was surprised but then he said: well if I do that 6 days a week, that’s over 20 bucks at the end of the month I can spend on something else. I see it now more than ever. I live in Europe now, and going to Starbucks is insanely expensive. Buying bottled water costs a good 1.5 to 3 euros depending on where you go. So by filling my water bottle everyday, at the end of the month I save up over 50 bucks!
    That, and making pizza with friends or family is always fun! It’s not only about saving up, it’s also about the little things that make it fun! =o)

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:58 am

      The little things do add up. I move my car also!

      Reply
  7. Sharron says

    October 22, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I do all of those htings Jo except make cards and take coffee, mainly because i can’t find a decent bottle, where is yours from?

    Now the little things i do are….. Batch cook things like spag bol and chilli (ready meals 🙂 ) dont buy kitchen roll, only run a full load of washing, dryer used occasionaly. I keep the kids school shoes polished and protected against rain. And , thanks to you, bake my own birthday cakes 🙂

    Sharron x

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:59 am

      So glad you are still baking Sharron! The bottle was off the internet… but you can get them in all sorts of places such as Go Outdoors. I’ve even seen metal ones in Home Bargains.

      Reply
  8. Sharron says

    October 22, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I do all of those htings Jo except make cards and take coffee, mainly because i can’t find a decent bottle, where is yours from?

    Now the little things i do are….. Batch cook things like spag bol and chilli (ready meals 🙂 ) dont buy kitchen roll, only run a full load of washing, dryer used occasionaly. I keep the kids school shoes polished and protected against rain. And , thanks to you, bake my own birthday cakes 🙂

    Sharron x

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:59 am

      So glad you are still baking Sharron! The bottle was off the internet… but you can get them in all sorts of places such as Go Outdoors. I’ve even seen metal ones in Home Bargains.

      Reply
  9. dollymixtures4me says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I’ve stopped buying fabric conditioner, foil trays for freezing (I re use margarine tubs instead), and carrier bags. I try and have one or two car free days and no spend days each week too. : )

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:59 am

      I like the no-spend day idea very much! Going to have to give them a go!

      Reply
  10. dollymixtures4me says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I’ve stopped buying fabric conditioner, foil trays for freezing (I re use margarine tubs instead), and carrier bags. I try and have one or two car free days and no spend days each week too. : )

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:59 am

      I like the no-spend day idea very much! Going to have to give them a go!

      Reply
  11. Clare says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:44 am

    Great reminder! Thanks Jo! Things we do over here: mending socks. I feel like I am forever mending socks! But if you get the holes early enough you can make them last for ages. I haven’t bought water bottles for literally years! I love my stainless steel bottle, I swear it makes the water taste nicer 🙂 We always make our own cards, and (almost always) cook from scratch. Except the last couple of weeks when I was sick and just couldn’t summon up the energy to make pizza after teaching on Friday! It really is the little things that make the difference 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 12:01 pm

      It sure is the little things that make the difference. Particularly when you’ve parred down so much there’s little else to make a saving on. I’ve just thrown away some socks – maybe I should have repaired them? I may have a go at knitting a pair 🙂

      Reply
  12. Clare says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:44 am

    Great reminder! Thanks Jo! Things we do over here: mending socks. I feel like I am forever mending socks! But if you get the holes early enough you can make them last for ages. I haven’t bought water bottles for literally years! I love my stainless steel bottle, I swear it makes the water taste nicer 🙂 We always make our own cards, and (almost always) cook from scratch. Except the last couple of weeks when I was sick and just couldn’t summon up the energy to make pizza after teaching on Friday! It really is the little things that make the difference 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 23, 2012 at 12:01 pm

      It sure is the little things that make the difference. Particularly when you’ve parred down so much there’s little else to make a saving on. I’ve just thrown away some socks – maybe I should have repaired them? I may have a go at knitting a pair 🙂

      Reply
  13. Economies of Kale says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Great post on all the little things we do to be frugal. You reminded me I need to glue the sole back on my boots. I also try to take food and a water bottle absolutely everywhere, which saves money, and try to keep all lights and appliances off when they’re not in use.

    Reply
  14. Economies of Kale says

    October 23, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Great post on all the little things we do to be frugal. You reminded me I need to glue the sole back on my boots. I also try to take food and a water bottle absolutely everywhere, which saves money, and try to keep all lights and appliances off when they’re not in use.

    Reply
  15. Trish says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    what are you using to glue your boots? My riding boots are in a similar state.

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 24, 2012 at 7:34 am

      Superglue – it worked a treat!

      Reply
  16. Trish says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    what are you using to glue your boots? My riding boots are in a similar state.

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 24, 2012 at 7:34 am

      Superglue – it worked a treat!

      Reply

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